In Vermont, the upcoming elections feature competitive races for key offices, including the Chittenden-North Senate District where incumbent Democrat Irene Wrenner faces Republican Chris Mattos. Wrenner aims to continue her work from 2022 while Mattos highlights his efforts to assist constituents during the unemployment crisis created by COVID-19. Meanwhile, the race for Lieutenant Governor sees incumbent David Zuckerman, a Democrat, seeking re-election against former Democrat John Rodgers, who now runs as a Republican. Both candidates agree on the need for a major overhaul of Vermont's healthcare system, particularly for rural hospitals, while often clashing on integrity issues. In North Carolina, the state treasurer position is also up for grabs, with Democrat Wesley Harris, an economist, opposing Republican Brad Briner, amidst concerns about the underperformance of the state's pension plan. These elections reflect significant political shifts and the candidates' differing approaches to pressing state issues.